IPC 370A - Exploitation of a trafficked child
Description of IPC 370A
Description of IPC Section 370A
According to section 370A of Indian penal code,
Whoever, knowingly or having reason to believe that a minor has been trafficked, engages such minor for sexual exploitation in any manner, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years, but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Whoever, knowingly by or having reason to believe that a person has been trafficked, engages such person for sexual exploitation in any manner, shall be punished With rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years, but which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 370A
| Offence | Exploitation of a trafficked child |
| Punishment | 5 to 7 years + Fine |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-Bailable |
| Triable | Sessions Court |
For minors: 5 to 7 years of rigorous imprisonment. For adults: 3 to 5 years of rigorous imprisonment, plus a fine.
IPC 370A in Simple Words
According to section 370A of the Indian Penal Code, engaging in sexual exploitation of a trafficked minor is punishable with rigorous imprisonment for 5-7 years, and engaging in sexual exploitation of a trafficked person (adult) is punishable with rigorous imprisonment for 3-5 years.
Importance and Practical application
Addresses exploitation of trafficked individuals, particularly minors.
Practical application:
An adult woman is trafficked into a brothel and is forced to engage in sexual activities. The person who knowingly exploits her for commercial sexual exploitation can be prosecuted under Section 370A(2) for exploiting an adult trafficked person.Conclusion
Ensures penalties for sexual exploitation of trafficked individuals.